Maui Ocean Adventure - Solid from Bow to Stern…read more Maui Ocean Adventure came through big time. Captain James and First Hand Mindy ran that boat like true ocean pros steady hands, sharp eyes, knowing the water like family. Soon as we cleared the harbor, whales everywhere. Huge humpbacks breaching, tail-slaps rolling across the channel, blowholes firing like steam bursts. And the scenery? Unbeatable. Beautiful, scenic rainbows stretching over the ocean, mountains shining behind us, whole place looking like it was made just for that moment. We cruised through the swells like an old-school whaling crew, everyone along the gunwale waiting for the next giant to rise. Mindy calling out, "Port bow!" and boom another massive tail popping up to say aloha. For the price, the views, the whole vibe worth every cent. Met some good bradas and sistahs on board too, all sharing one awesome day. If you want a real-deal ocean adventure, this is the one. Mahalo

This crew and boat are simply the best. Their kindness and attention to detail made our ride…read moreamazing. We brought 15 people on the boat Capt Shannon and Alison took such great care of us. Part 2. We took another whale watching Sunday with 16 people. This time Mindy and Capt James found the whales! We lost count! It was amazing. Both crews are professional, completely respect the whales and the ocean. You will be so glad if you book them!

If I could give them 10 stars I would... My husband and I…read morecame out to Maui to have a late honeymoon and we love out door adventures. We found Maui kayak through a search and Maui Kayak Adv. had great reviews and it seemed to be on the side of the island we were on. Bonus... they are a B Corp. (look that up if you don't know) A company who gives back is super important and they are a small business, extra bonus. We had reservations for one day but the swells were a little "extra" so they called us to reschedule for another day. We had a little wiggle room and I appreciate that they cared about safety and even visibility in the water. Communication was super easy either via call or text and I was always updated on location of meet up. We were super lucky to have Heather as our guide. She was super nice and had great vibes and was super knowledgeable about the ocean life and geography around us. She took us to great spots and we saw tons of turtles amongst all of the other tropical fishes both shy and "brave" She even took amazing pictures for us of creatures up close by free diving and we got to download them later. Out of our on of our water snorkel adventures on our trip this was our fave: Heather was just all around rad. So support a small business who gives back to the community, and the environment and has amazing customer service and experience. I recommend Maui Kayak Adventure 10000000% Ask for Heather as your guide

What an amazing tour! Absolutely worth every penny! Our guide, Lowe, was knowledgeable, kind, and…read morepatient with everyone. She knew all of the best places to see fish and turtles. My youngest son was nervous about snorkeling and she helped him feel confident. We all had a great time!

Killer whale watching tour. Smaller but spacious boat than the competition, Kevin and his staff…read moreare very knowledgeable and kept it super entertaining. We got very up close and we're able to really experience these amazing creatures. Got more video that's way better with breaches but I feel like we were very fortunate to see what we did. Make sure you tip your staff w/ cash, they work hard! Also a Let us get away and swim in the deep! Away from the whales of course.

Thank goodness one of my coworkers told me about her whale watching tour that she bought through…read moregroupon! I bought a 2 hour whale watching tour for 2 people for only $60!!! Let me tell you, this was THE BEST $60 I've spent in my life! I can't stop talking about it & sharing the pictures & videos of my experience. Park at the Whaler's village parking lot & make your way to the beach fronting Leilani's restaurant. There you will see blue umbrellas with Blue Maui's logo. Make sure to check in 15 mins before your trip & go to the bathroom before you get on the boat! From the beach you'll get into a small boat which will take you to the medium sized boat. I forced my boyfriend to sit at the front of the boat because I wanted to get the full experience! Let's just say we went out really, really far... For the first 30 mins we say only a few whales from far away, but then things changed! We saw a few boats that were just chilling & decided to join them. The whales were popping up & checking out the other boats. I screamed with excitement so many times. I literally love whales! The whales made their way towards us & I almost died because they were so close. We even got splashed by them with their tail! Make sure you take your GoPro because you're able to stick it in the water! We got amazing videos! The whales were so close & you could even hear them! I'm telling everyone about Blue Maui & how it was such a lifetime experience. Thank you to our guides who did such a great job finding the whales & giving us lots of info. Make sure you wear lots of sunscreen cause we got super burnt! We had a whale of a time & will hopefully island hop back next year to see the whales!

This review is long overdue. I visited Lahaina last year in May and the bf booked a reservation for…read morea tour. I didn't check the date to make sure to remind him because I got distracted with other lame stuff during our trip and we ended up missing it. Obviously our fault for missing our own damn booked reservation. Couples vacations are a nice testing ground on which to see what kind of planners you are and how well you can coordinate things together. I learned from our trip that if I don't pay attention to times and when things happen, we miss it. He couldn't get another time calling direct so I contacted them over Yelp and apologized after Sam, the owner, told me they were completely booked that weekend, we were set to fly out that Sunday. I messaged her over yelp and gave my number in case there were any changes because if not, we'd be out our money for 4 slots and wouldn't get to share this experience with our 2 kids on this trip, which put a damper on things. Sam texted me with an available time and made it happen. Grateful and relieved because the experience was great. Didn't see as much wildlife as we had wanted but still neat. Thanks for getting us in before our trip was over and hope the business is still going after the fires (we went before the fires happened). Not sure why the bad review; evidently by the other rave reviews this women-run business persists because they know how to run it. My son took a lot of pictures. I don't have anything to post because as it turns out, I get seasick, so the experience was more for everyone else in my party. Staff was very helpful and nice to me. The girls on board gave me ginger chews and allowed me to go back up on deck to alleviate the feeling in my stomach. Never experienced seasickness in my 20s. Word of advice, don't grow old, kids lol

They are located at Slip #6, for GPS direction using 675 Wharf Street, Lahaina, HI 96761 as the…read moreaddress. The glass boat is taking passengers along the costal shore of Lahaina, and the ride is approximately one hour under the water, and the last twenty minutes you'll be allowed to get on the deck. The staff working here are all very friendly and patient. I've seen many colorful tropical fishes and a sea turtle on this ride. I would recommend this tour if you're not capable of snorkeling in the deep water, though there's a higher chance you'll see more ocean species if you go into the water yourself.

We had an amazingly good time with the Extended Horizons team. My 13 year old daughter completed…read moreher PADI cert and then we did a two tank night dive the following day. Such an awesome experience. 5 stars.

We had an outstanding experience with Extended Horizons, led by divemaster Gustavo "Gu." Recent…read moreMaui rains reduced visibility at many sites, but Gu adjusted the plan and guided us to the best possible conditions. That made the difference. These were refresher dives for our group, and Gu handled them exactly right. He quickly assessed each diver's experience, our small group included both newer divers with fewer than ten dives and others with more than 70, but with time since our last dives. His review of fundamentals, safety, and buoyancy control was clear and structured, without slowing the group down. He also reinforced reef etiquette and respect for marine life in a practical, no-nonsense way. This team takes responsible diving seriously. What stood out most was Gu's site knowledge. Not just which sites to choose, but where to position within each site to maximize visibility and encounters. He set expectations on what we might see, spotted eagle rays, green sea turtles, white-tip reef sharks, snowflake moray eels, and more, and then delivered. We saw all of it. With two divers carrying cameras, he was mindful of positioning, and I came away with great shots of eagle rays, reef sharks, and multiple turtles. The highlight was a turtle cleaning station at Mala Wharf, with six turtles active at once and eagle rays passing nearby. It was one of those rare dives where something meaningful is happening in every direction. The attached photo captures that exact moment, multiple turtles gathered at the cleaning station with eagle rays moving through the scene. Operationally, everything was tight: * Strong safety culture and clear briefings * Efficient check-in and gear handling * Well-maintained equipment * Good pacing, no rushing, no wasted time * Attentive in-water supervision without being intrusive * Effective group management for mixed experience levels If you are traveling to Hawaii with limited dive windows, this is the operator you want. They remove uncertainty and maximize your chances of a memorable dive. Highly recommend Extended Horizons, and Gu as your guide.

Best snorkel dive ever. I have been a certified diver for 40 years and this was great. Captain and…read morecrew were excellent and experienced. Food and music were good. Boat was very clean. Highly recommend for family and friends.

I did a snorkeling tour and the guys hosting the tour were awesome. They were very attentive and…read moreknowledgeable about the sea life. We were able to spot whales, a sea turtle and various fish. Unfortunately I went about a week after the big storm so the water wasn't crystal clear so I wasn't able to see much when I was snorkeling.

My husband and I really enjoyed this sunset cruise. The parking was a little confusing but we got…read moreour steps in walking to the right area. The check-in process went smoothly and our seats offered a great unobstructed view. The food was quite delicious and the drinks were tasty, too. The service was sometimes a little slow but there was beauty to be seen while we waited. The guy playing music was really good and he kept the very relaxing vibe going. I had the ribs and they were very good. My husband loved his steak. And the portions were plentiful. The captain made sure we were at the perfect angle to capture photos and memories of a great sunset.

My issue is not with Quicksilver but with Viator the company you go through to book the dinner…read morecruise. We couldn't apply our dinner choices and Agent Jan Frances could not help us either. She couldn't find our reservation that we made online either. We had to cancel our birthday plans for the dinner cruise. She promised me that we would not be charged this morning but we got charged $599.80! Very dissatisfied with the Quicksilver site reserve and pay later option-it doesn't work. There was no reservation and I called to follow up and pay. She could not help us, so we had to make other plans. Really untrustworthy. I had to call again to get the $599.80 credited back for the unauthorized charge.

I can't say enough great things about Captain Tim, and his wonderful wife, Liana. My mom and I…read more chartered a trip on the North Shore of Molokai to see the sea cliffs, and also asked Tim to help with a bit of an additional exploration trip as well. The North Shore trip was one of the most beautiful and memorable things I've done. The boat was great, the scenery spectacular, and talking to Tim and Liana about the life on the Island was always interesting. We lucked out and due to all of the rain there were over 40 waterfalls flowing on the cliffs that day but even without the falls, I would absolutely recommend the day trip to the North Shore. Not only were Tim and Liana great for our charter, through our communication before arriving on the island we were able to rent a car from them, saving us a good amount of money compared to the rental car companies on the island, Liana helped us get our airfare to and from Molokai, and they were always beyond helpful with any questions I had. They were beyond welcoming and hospitable when we arrived on the Island, showing much aloha! We can't wait get back to Molokai and back on the Hapa Girl with Captain T and Liana!

Great crew and great whale sightings in Mar 2025! Thanks so much for the great trip! We will be…read moreback!